The Government of Sindh has launched Pakistan’s first Electric Bus Service in Karachi under the Peoples Bus Service today and announced the route and fare of the newly launched buses.
The announcement was made by Sindh Information Minister, Sharjeel Memon, on Twitter and he also revealed the route of the Electric Bus Service that will start operating in Karachi from today.
Karachi Electric Bus Service Route
According to the details, the Electric Bus Service will operate from Tank Chowk, Malir Cantt to Clock Tower Roundabout, Sea View Defence using Khayaban-e-Ittehad.
He added that airport passengers can also avail the newly launched Electric Bus Service.
Fare
The Karachi Electric Bus Service will charge a fare of Rs. 50 from passengers.
Furthermore, the electric buses have the capacity to cover a distance of 240 km on a single charge of 20 minutes and the transport vehicles will only run on charging from solar energy plans installed by the transport ministry.
Moreover, the the buses have the capacity to carry 30 seated people, while there is room for 40 people to stand and a separate portion for disabled people.
It is pertinent to mention that project was first announced in November and the Sindh Government has come through with its promise of improving the port city’s public transport after years of neglect.
Read more: Peoples Bus Service Karachi – Updated Routes.
